The payment giant’s 1.8m Irish customers can now pay for taxi journeys on Free Now in an increasingly cashless society. The post Free Now links up with PayPal for digital payments appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3i8W2Vs
Fáilte Ireland’s new digital programme will see an initial investment of €6m for digitalisation across the tourism sector. The post The €6m digital investment in Ireland’s tourism sector appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2R5bBCq
Forrester’s Tracy Woo discusses the importance of standards when building a cloud strategy and the key points leaders need to consider. The post What you need to know about cloud standards appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3p3Y2jn
Looking for a job in the fintech industry? From professional services firms to global payments giants, here are some of the companies hiring across Ireland. The post 13 companies hiring fintech professionals right now appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3oZ25gT
Bluecrux plans to merge the Irish start-up’s pharma lab workflow management tool with its existing product. The post Galway lab productivity tool PlanDomino acquired by Belgian firm appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3ftvwnY
A new survey found that employers are concerned about employee wellbeing, but only one in two have a comprehensive strategy to address this. The post Employee burnout among top concerns for employers, Aon survey finds appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2Sy1JS8
Loughrea-headquartered Chanelle Pharma is expanding its manufacturing operations into Ballinasloe. The post €5m pharma investment to create 60 new jobs in Galway appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uuQ5Ve
The company, which develops software for clients in the financial sector, plans to expand its technical development team in Ireland after securing funding. The post Dublin fintech Asset Class to expand team after raising $3m appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3c2ultM
By acquiring 4,000 movies and 17,000 TV shows as part of an $8.5bn deal, Amazon has made it clear that there’s no ceasefire in the streaming wars. The post What Amazon’s ‘treasure trove’ from MGM will mean for streaming appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3fSvJ32
A trial kit for Starlink has arrived in the ‘broadband dead-zone’ of Knockawaddra. The post Elon Musk’s satellite broadband is being tested in west Cork appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3hX1BGo
Emuye Reynolds, one of the world’s first iOS developers, discusses how she became an engineer and why having diverse role models is important. The post ‘My advice is simple – hire more women and create a diverse leadership team’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3vv6afg
The probe will examine Google’s data processing and has been launched under new competition regulations that recently came into force. The post Germany launches competition probe into Google appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3voFn48
Two recent graduates share their thoughts on the future of work, from diversity and inclusion to remote working policies. The post What these recent graduates are expecting from the future of work appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3vrabkA
Less than a year after its last funding round, the software start-up led by Irishman Robert Fenton has raised fresh funds. The post Irish-founded Qualio raises $50m for life sciences software appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2Srb8em
Geotab’s David Savage discusses the business of telematics, the need for ‘positive friction’ in a team, and how he moved from marketing to the tech sector. The post ‘Covid has resulted in businesses looking for certainty in uncertain times’ appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2TfR7rw
China’s tighter cryptocurrency rules came just days after the US Treasury floated new tax reporting requirements for crypto users. The post China’s crackdown and US tax rules loom large over crypto appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bUAlo6
Dr Bruno Voisin and Dr Orna Fennelly share why they chose to work in high-performance computing research at ICHEC. The post What it’s like to work in high-end computing research appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uh9r0g
NUI Galway BioInnovate spin-out Venari Medical has developed a minimally invasive medical device that it hopes can tackle CVD at early and extreme stages. The post Venari Medical: Galway medtech with a potentially life-changing device appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3fbK4sm
Following a High Court ruling, the tech giant has been given time to respond to an order that could see transatlantic data flows blocked. The post Facebook given six weeks to respond to EU-US data transfer order appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bOfW4m
The roles will be spread across HR, IT and business development and hiring will take place over the next 18 months. The post Kerry company HR Buddy to expand, creating 12 new roles appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bOfZNA
The shortage of semiconductors for everything from computers to cars has forced the EU into action on domestic chip making. The post EU prepared to invest ‘significant’ funds in chip sector appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2SlxX36
The technology design the ESA will use from the battery manufacturer is a critical safety requirement for future space missions. The post Galway company Xerotech to develop battery safety tech for ESA appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2SkGt1Z
As it closes a €10m funding round, CleverCards is set to buy an Italian expense management company for an undisclosed sum. The post Dublin fintech CleverCards to acquire ExpendiaSmart appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uadds4
Working in Kraków for Aon, Marcin Węgrzynek has built up experience across business intelligence-focused projects. Here, he shares what his role entails. The post ‘Asking questions is crucial’ in the role of a business analyst appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/346hBxE
The Dublin-headquartered comms company is acquiring a cloud specialist as part of its ‘buy-and-build’ strategy for growth. The post Welltel continues acquisition spree, snapping up Strencom appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3wttvhv
Refinitiv tracked a notable uptick in larger venture capital funding deals in Ireland in the first three months of the year. The post Strong showing for Irish VC funding in the first quarter of 2021 appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3fDTP1x
Dr Heidi Christensen is passionate about using AI-based voice technologies to advance healthcare and diagnostics. The post How speech signal technology could be used to advance healthcare appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3u4a8d1
A new mini documentary featuring 10 young women working in STEM wants to challenge prevailing stereotypes. The post Why these 10 women chose a career in STEM appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3ysfTF1
The pharma company is planning to invest up to $40m at its Grange Castle site and will recruit for an additional 75 roles. The post Pfizer confirms Covid vaccine will be made in Ireland, creating 75 jobs appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3hBxRPj
Bangor Erris in north Mayo will become a test site for this new technology that could generate green electricity. The post RWE establishing test site for airborne wind energy in Mayo appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3v3iBhX
The AtlanTec Festival features a host of sci-tech and future of work leaders. Here’s a selection you should follow. The post 6 AtlanTec speakers shaking up emerging tech and the future of work appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eZujVn
The deal will see the Swedish company expand its presence in the German-speaking market as competition increases heavily. The post Tink acquires FinTecSystems as open banking continues to heat up appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3oxyKdg
Dr Diarmuid O’Brien and Prof Orla Feely on why universities are partnering with investors to generate a new wave of companies nurtured on Irish campuses. The post New university fund offers Irish entrepreneurs a bridge to the world appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3yhBKyJ
The medtech start-up, spun out from Queen’s University, is developing a new treatment to aid in the repair of damaged blood cells. The post Belfast’s VascVersa raises funding round for its cell therapy appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3wdVql9
In a new Ibec survey, 81pc of respondents said they expect some form of hybrid working in their organisation following Covid-19. The post When are Irish companies planning a return to workplaces? appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eVS28X
The talks would see assets like HBO, Warner Bros and the Discovery channel come together in a new player in the streaming wars. The post AT&T and Discovery in talks for $150bn media merger appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uViapN
A new digital hub in Dublin will continue the drinks company’s digital transformation strategy, creating 40 new tech jobs. The post Coca-Cola is hiring for tech roles in Dublin appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3v6rXd3
We asked entrepreneurs which hero of science, technology and innovation they would most like to spend five minutes with. Here’s what they said. The post 10 innovators that start-up founders would most like to meet appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3on3MEl
The cryptocurrency exchange reported more than $1.8bn in quarterly revenue but the volatility of bitcoin lingers overhead. The post Coinbase rides the crypto wave with soaring revenues appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2RUwWOW
Hastee’s CTO Peter Ingram discusses the company’s earnings-on-demand platform and how demand is forcing organisations to innovate. The post How customer and employee demand are driving innovation appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3hqeiti
The country’s first dedicated centre for quantum computer engineering is on its way to Cork – and it’s looking for researchers. The post 45 new jobs at Ireland’s first Quantum Computer Engineering Centre appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3brIhNp
Researchers at Stanford University have successfully implanted a brain-computer interface capable of interpreting thoughts of handwriting. The post A man with paralysis has used his thoughts to create text appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3feRxFZ
The price of bitcoin plunged following the Tesla CEO’s announcement that the company would no longer accept the cryptocurrency as payment. The post Elon Musk issues blow to bitcoin as Tesla backs away from crypto purchases appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eJWO9a
BioEquity Europe will give biotech, pharma and medtech start-ups the chance to shine and potentially attract international investment. The post 6 Irish start-ups taking to the virtual stage at BioEquity Europe appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3eIPCdD
University of Limerick’s Dr Sarah Guerin says the crystal-based sensor can detect leaks ‘as small as 2mm’ in water pipes. The post A sensor to detect real-time pipe damage has been made using crystals appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3uJxHcf
The first ever report on Ireland’s project economy suggests contractors have better job satisfaction and higher salaries than long-term employees. The post Project economy report: Contractors are happier and better paid appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3xYb0TH
Celebrating 20 years in Galway, PennEngineering is upskilling all 200 current employees and hiring across a variety of teams. The post Galway to get 20 new jobs with PennEngineering investment appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3ttfQVC
Headquartered in Sweden, Norbloc is on a worldwide mission to solve banking’s growing KYC problems with blockchain technology. The post Norbloc: Distributing KYC knowledge on the blockchain appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3tyfEo0
Figures from the Irish Venture Capital Association show that seed and early-stage deals have recovered partially after a tough 2020. The post Uptick in early-stage funding deals starts 2021 on ‘positive’ note appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/3bc1J0y
The new centre of excellence will help DeepVerge to triple its Irish headcount in 2021, hiring for roles in data science, physics and microbiology. The post New AI facility to test wastewater will bring 60 jobs to Cork appeared first on Silicon Republic. https://bit.ly/2REUsiP